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Recreation Region: Potomac Ranger District

Big Bend Campground

Big Bend is located in the Smoke Hole Canyon next to the South Branch of the Potomac River at the end of County Route 2. Located 10 miles south west of Petersburg, West Virginia. The river is located 200 feet from campground and is open for fishing and non-motorized boat use.  A one mile loop trail is available for hiking at the campground and 60 miles of backcountry trails are located close by in the Seneca Creek Backcountry as well as the trails located in Smoke Hole Canyon.

Reservations

  • Upper Loop Sites 13-30 are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • The River Loop sites and double campsites can be reserved online or by calling (877) 444-6777

General Information

Early-April - late October

24/7, during open season.

  • Camping is prohibited within 300 feet of the corridor of the South Branch of the Potomac River between U.S. Highway 220 and Big Bend Campground, except for lawful camping at developed campgrounds.
  • Maximum length of stay is 14 days and 8 people per site.
  • No camping allowed along County Route 2.
  • Park in developed areas only.
  • Pets must be leashed.

Camping

  • River Loop – Single: $23
  • River Loop Double : $40
  • Upper Loops – Single: $22
  • Upper Loops – Double: $35

Contact Name: BA Services Inc

Contact Phone: 304-358-3613

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Address: 459 Nursery Bottom Parsons, WV 26287
Phone: 304-478-2000
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern time, unless otherwise posted. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.8896

Longitude: -79.2381

Directions

Follow 28/55 from Petersburg, WV, for 8 miles. Turn left onto the Smoke Hole Road, Route 28/11, and travel for 13 miles to County Route 2. Turn left onto the Smoke Hole Road, County Route 2, and follow for approximately 3 miles to Big Bend Campground.

Optional Directions: Follow US Route 220 from Petersburg, WV to the Upper Tract Bridge at County Route 2. Take a right at the Bridge and follow County Route 2 for 10 miles into the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Flush toilets and showers

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Picnic Table

Other Amenities

  • Camping trailer: Dumping station
  • Tent camping: Tent Pad, Fire Ring, Lantern Holder

Last updated June 9th, 2025